Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Tucson Loves Music) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies."

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To enable basic features like user authentication and account management

• Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Service and improve performance

• Personalization: To remember your preferences and customize your experience

• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, security cookies

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This helps us improve how our website works. These cookies don't collect information that identifies you personally.

Examples: Google Analytics, internal analytics tools

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or theme) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on content.

Examples: User preferences, favorite venues/musicians, language settings

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.

Examples: Social media pixels, advertising network cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party companies that may set their own cookies on your device. These include:

• Analytics Services: Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns

• Social Media Platforms: Social media plugins (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) that may track your activity

• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing services for handling transactions

• Mapping Services: Interactive maps for event and venue locations

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last

Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies with varying expiration dates ranging from 30 days to 2 years, depending on their purpose

6. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies

• Accept only first-party cookies

• Delete cookies when you close your browser

• View and delete individual cookies

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt-out of certain third-party cookies through industry opt-out tools:

• Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info/choices

• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Mobile Devices

For mobile devices, you can reset your advertising ID or limit ad tracking through your device settings (iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising; Android: Settings → Google → Ads).

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals, and our website does not respond to DNT browser signals.

8. Web Beacons and Pixel Tags

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs) on our website and in our emails. These are tiny graphics with unique identifiers that track when emails are opened or when certain pages are viewed. We use this information to measure the effectiveness of our communications and improve our service.

9. Local Storage

We may use local storage technologies (such as HTML5 local storage and IndexedDB) to store information on your device. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact page or email us at the address provided on our website.